California
An ancient 250-pound statue of a young Buddha was stolen from an L.A. gallery. On Saturday night, police found it in the bed of a truck with no license plate.
Sept. 28, 2023
The LAPD is investigating the midnight heist of a Buddha statue valued at $1.5 million from Barakat Gallery on La Cienega Boulevard.
Sept. 23, 2023
World & Nation
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wants to diversify the economy and open up the culture of his country. Coffee is part of his strategy.
Feb. 19, 2023
The talks had been lauded as a breakthrough that would ease regional tensions, but Tehran is now refusing to meet with Saudi officials, officials say.
Dec. 19, 2022
Jordan’s tribes have long been the kingdom’s bedrock and a source of support for the monarchy. But accusations of seditious scheming may change that.
April 14, 2021
A transitional government in conflict-stricken Libya takes over, beginning a period designed to end with democratic elections late this year.
March 16, 2021
Movies
The documentary ‘Simple as Water,’ directed by Megan Mylan, follows displaced Syrian refugee families trying to build new lives.
Nov. 11, 2021
Police in Ontario, Canada, say a driver plowed his pickup truck into a Muslim family of five, killing four of them in a deliberate attack.
June 8, 2021
The dissident had publicly mocked the Saudi crown prince. He and his lawyer say he was granted political asylum in the U.S.
Feb. 1, 2020
The palace insists that Jordan’s royal house and the country are in order after the detention of Prince Hamzah. Many are skeptical.
April 11, 2021